European Influence
Where did Europeans in the sixteenth century find a cheap labor source for work in the New World?
Africa
Which two European countries colonized much of Latin America?
Spain and Portugal
Who was Fidel Castro?
A communist dictator who led the 1959 Cuban Revolution
Where did over 500,000 Cubans flee to escape Castro’s harsh policies?
. United States
How has poverty led to drug problems in the region?
Poor farmers turn to growing coca plants for income
Why did European colonists look to Africa for a labor source for their plantations and mines?
Africans were immune to many tropical diseases and skilled farmers
Which Latin American country’s language and culture is greatly influenced by Portugal?
Brazil
What type of government did Castro install in Cuba?
Communist dictatorship
What best describes the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba today?
The relationship has improved but is still limited
Why has the War on Drugs been unsuccessful?
High demand for drugs in the U.S. keeps production going
What was Triangular Trade?
Trade among Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Which religion did Spain and Portugal bring to Latin America?
Roman Catholicism
Which was an immediate impact of the Cuban Revolution?
Many Cubans lost businesses and fled the island
Which of the following leads to a cycle of poverty in Latin America?
Poor education, low wages, and lack of infrastructure
What are some reasons why Latin Americans migrate to the U.S.?
For better jobs, safety, and education opportunities
African slaves were brought to Latin America during this time period to do what?
Work in plantations and mines
What language is the most prevalent in Mexico today, and why?
Spanish, because Spain colonized Mexico
How did the U.S. government feel when Cuba aligned itself with the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
. Angry and concerned about communism near the U.S.
How has poverty led to migration out of Latin America?
People move north to find better jobs and living conditions
What was the result of the U.S. embargo on Cuba?
It isolated Cuba economically and limited U.S. imports and exports
What is an effect of slavery that influences Latin America today?
The region’s ethnic diversity and African cultural traditions
What economic sanction was a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
U.S. embargo on Cuban goods
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over missiles in Cuba
What region of Latin America is known for drug farming, manufacturing, and trafficking?
The Andes Mountains region
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the Cuban Revolution?
A. Latin American populations revolted against European rule.
B. Land, businesses, and factories became property of the state.
C. Churches were closed.
A. Latin American populations revolted against European rule.